Journal of Diabetes Research (Jan 2024)

Visceral Adiposity as an Independent Risk Factor for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Study

  • Rui-Ling Wu,
  • Niyao Chen,
  • Yanni Chen,
  • Xiaohong Wu,
  • Chih-Yuan Ko,
  • Xiao-Yu Chen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9912907
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2024

Abstract

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Conclusion: The visceral fat area serves as an independent risk factor for DPN in individuals with T2DM. Implementing measures to assess and manage visceral obesity could be vital in the prevention and management of DPN. This underscores the value of technologies such as BIA in clinical and community settings for early intervention.